Leicester plan late dash for Man Utd and Chelsea target

LEICESTER are planning a surprise swoop for Graziano Pelle, according to reports.

 

Leicester could make a move for Graziano Pelle

 

The Foxes are keen to ease the burden off Jamie Vardy, who has hit 16 Premier League goals this term.

Pelle has attracted serious interest from Manchester United, who are keen to rectify their problems up front.

Chelsea have also targeted the Southampton star, with doubts this season over Diego Costa's form, while Loic Remy could leave before deadline day.

 

Leicester meanwhile have been forced to look elsewhere after seeing a £10million bid for Sampdoria striker Eder turned down.

And according to the Sun, Claudio Ranieri has been put on alert for Pelle, with Saints prepared to sell the player following the arrival of Charlie Austin last week.

 

It is also thought a fee of £5m could be enough to land Pelle.

Pelle currently has 18 months left to run on his deal.